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                        Hearth & Home Technologies
Beaverton
Tested and 
O-T L 20802 Kensington Blvd.
Oregon USA
Listed by
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Lakeville, MN  55044
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Division, HON INDUSTRIES
www.heatnglo.com
NORTH STAR
EPA CERTIFIED
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace TABLE OF CONTENTS servicing. 9.   To ensure a safe fireplace system and to prevent the build  .......Installation and Draft Considerations ...................4 up of soot and creosote, inspect and clean the fireplace and  A.    Listings and Code Approvals............................... 3 chimney prior to use and periodically during the burning  B.    Description of the Fireplace System ................... 3 season. See page 27 for cleaning instructions. C.    
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace A.  LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS B. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIREPLACE  SYSTEM This fireplace system has been tested and listed in  1.  The fireplace system consists of the following: accordance with UL127 and ULC-S610-M87 standards,  a.  Fireplace and has been listed by OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc., for  b.  Firebrick installation and operation in the United States and Canada  c.  Chimney Termination Cap as described in this manual.  The North Star Fireplace is  d. 
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace INSTALLATION AND DRAFT CONSIDERATIONS The North Star Fireplace requires a minimum flue draft of -0.10 inches of water column on High, and -0.04 inches  of water column on Low, as measured with a draft meter.  Most dealers have draft meters available to measure your  flue draft if you suspect a problem. If the fire is difficult to start, and smoke spills out of the door, or you find it hard to establish and maintain a moderately high  burn rate, then the flue d
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace C.  FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW 3-1/2" TOP VIEW 1" 43-13/16" 31-1/8" 40-5/16" 23-1/8" 11-1/8" 6-1/2" 5-7/8" 37" 9-11/16" 40" Fan Electrical Access,  (right side of fireplace)  See Page 10 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES WITHIN ENCLOSURE AREA: MANTEL       Appliance to backwall  1” (25mm)       Mantel from base of fireplace 60” (1524mm)       Appliance to sidewall  1” (25mm)       Maximum mantel width  12” (305mm       Duct boots to framing  0”
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace D.  CHIMNEY COMPONENTS The following pictures show the SL-300 Series chimney and fireplace components which may  be safely used with this fireplace. Catalog No.    Description                         CAK4A            Chimney Air Kit ID4                  Insulated Duct/Outside Air UD4                Uninsulated Duct/Outside Air SL306             Chimney Section - 6” long SL312             Chimney Section - 12” long SL318             Chimney Section - 18” long S
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace A 8" 101/2" Inside  Diameter  20-3/4" 8" Inside  Diameter 8" Chimney Sections Outside  Diameter  101⁄2" Catalog No. A B SL306  6” 4-3/4” Outside  Diameter SL312  12” 10-3/4” 101⁄2" SL318  18” 16-3/4” SL324  24” 22-3/4” SL3 - Chimney Stabilizer SL315-330 - Offset/Return SL336  36” 34-3/4” SL348  48” 46-3/4” A =  Actual Length B =  Effective length (length of  chimney part after it has been  snapped to another) A 12" 12" 24-5/8" B 14-1/2" 24-5/8" 31" 27-3/8" Fir
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace 13-1/4" 14-3/4" 23-1/2" 16-1/2" 22-1/4" 23" (10-1/2" Outer) (8" Flue) 17-3/4" ST375 Square Termination Cap TS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap MH841 Mobile Home Thimble  Extension 20” 24-5/8" 29" 16-5/8" 16-5/8" MH842 TR342 Mobile Home Thimble TERMINATION CAP CHASE TOP 14-1/2" MAX. DISTANCE 15-3/4" TOP OF  UPPERMOST CHIMNEY  SECTION TR344 TR342 Round Termination Cap Round Telescoping  Termination Cap 72" 36" 12" 12" 10-1/2" 10-7/8" 2" 5-1/4" 4" CAK4A CT35 Chim
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace E. PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 1. Fireplace Locations and Space Requirements Several options are available to you when choosing a location for your fireplace. This fireplace may be used as a room divider,  installed along a wall, across a corner or used in an exterior chase. See Figure 9A. Locating the fireplace in a basement, near frequently opened doors, central heat outlets or returns, or other locations of considerable  air movement can affect the perform
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace 2. Framing the Fireplace 2" Position mantel  The North Star Fireplace will fit the framed opening width  of  43-7/8” tall. The finished cavity depth must be no less than 24”.  60” from base of  Framing must extend straight up all the way to the ceiling. the fireplace Figure 10A shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber) of the  fireplace, assuming combustible materials are used. All required  clearances to combustibles around the fireplace must be adhered  t
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace 1. Using Offsets and Returns a.   To bypass any overhead obstructions, the chimney may be offset using a 15° or a 30° offset/return. Perform the following steps  to determine the correct chimney component combination for your particular installation. b.   An offset and return may be attached together or a chimney section(s) may be used between an offset and return. 1)   Measure how far the chimney needs to be shifted to enable it to avoid the overhead obstacle
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace IF 10 2. Chimney Height Requirements (above roof  FEET OR LESS line) a.  Major building codes specify a minimum chimney  height above the roof top. These specifications are  summarized in what is known as the Ten Foot Rule.   This rule states:      If the horizontal distance from the side of the  THEN chimney to the peak of the roof is 10 feet or less, the  top of the chimney must be at least 2 feet above  the peak of the roof, but never less than 3 feet  MUST
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace G.  INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE WARNING! Before starting, do the following:  1. Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection.  2. Keep hand tools in good condition. Sharpen cutting edges and make sure tool handles are secure.  3. Always maintain the minimum air space required to the enclosure to prevent fire. 1. Positioning the Fireplace This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible or  noncombustible continuous flat surface, depending on the type  of in
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace 5. Installing Firestop Spacers Mark and cut out an opening in the ceiling for the firestop  ROOM ABOVE spacer being utilized (14-1/2” x 14-1/2” for an FS338, 14-1/2”  x 18-3/8” for an FS339 and 14-1/2” x 23” for an FS340).  Frame the opening with the same dimension lumber used  in the ceiling joists. Install the firestop spacer.  These firestop spacers are designed to provide the minimum  2” air space required around the chimney. In all situations, the  ATTIC 
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace 8.   Mobile home installation 9.   SL-300 Series MH842 Celing/Roof Thimble You must use the outside air termnination cap supplied  1. Locate the point where the chimney will exit the roof by  with your North Star Fireplace for installation in a  plumbing down to the center of the chimney.  Lay out, cut and  mobile home.  If you use an alternative material it must  frame a 14-1/2” square opening (measured on the horizontal)  be designed to prevent material from
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace 9.  SL-300 MH842 Celing/Roof Thimble  (Cont’d) 11.Marking the Exit Point of the Roof Locate the point where the chimney will exit the roof by  CHIMNEY plumbing down to the center of the chimney. Drive a nail up  through the roof to mark the center. See Figure 16C. FLASHING FLASHING PLATE 12.Cutting out the Hole in the Roof THIMBLE Measure to either side of the nail 7-1/4” and mark the  EXTENSION 14-1/2” x 14-1/2” opening required. This is measured on the  hori
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace 14.Installing the Roof Flashing CLEARANCES! A minimum 1” air clearance must be maintained at  If a roof flashing is to be used, install the roof flashing  the back and sides of the fireplace assembly. appropriate to the roof pitch and install a round termination  cap following the instructions shipped with the cap.  Chimney sections at any level require a 2” minimum  For chase installations you can use a round termination  air space clearance between the frami
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace 17. Alternate materials worksheet How to determine if alternate floor protection materials are acceptable: All floor protection must be non-combustible (i.e., metals, brick, stone, mineral fiber boards, etc.).  Any organic materials (i.e., plastics, wood paper  products, etc.) are combustible and must not be used.  The floor protection specified includes some form of thermal designation such as R-value  (thermal resistance) or k-factor (thermal conductivity). 
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace 19. Finishing Material  H. CONSTRUCTING A CHASE Do not install combustible materials over the front  A chase is a vertical boxlike enclosure built around the  of the fireplace! This poses a safety hazard and may  chimney and fireplace. A chase may be constructed for the  start a fire. You may only use noncombustible material  fireplace and chimney or for the chimney only. It is most  over the front of the fireplace.  commonly constructed on an outside wall. a.
                    
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                        North Star  EPA Certified Fireplace NEED NEW DRAWING 2. Chase Top Construct a chase of desired materials main- taining a minimum 2” air space around the  Storm Collar chimney. Chase Flashing 2" min Storm Collar 3. Termination Cap Chase Flashing a.  Install the chimney sections up through  2" min 14-1/2" max the chase enclosure. When using a TR344 6" min 2" min round termination cap, the uppermost top  Top of uppermost  section of pipe must extend 6” above the  chimney section top of the chase co